How do I become a councillor?
A candidate information pack is available from your local District Council. Electoral Officer contact details are as follows:
District |
Contact |
Telephone |
Email address |
|---|---|---|---|
Burnley |
Alison Morville |
01282 477261 |
|
Chorley |
Phil Davies |
01257 515131 |
|
Fylde |
Peter Welsh |
01253 658658 |
|
Hyndburn |
Rachel Wilkinson |
01254 380127 |
|
Lancaster |
Claire Wardle |
01524582058 |
|
Pendle |
Gillian Hartley |
01282 661662 |
|
Preston |
Mike Thorpe |
01772 906114 |
|
Ribble Valley |
Paul Timson/ |
01200 414403 |
|
Rossendale |
Paul Jones |
01706 244506 |
|
| South Ribble | Charlie Russell | 01772 625278 | crussell@southribble.gov.uk |
| West Lancs | Jane Smith | 01695 585013 | jane.smith@westlancsdc.gov.uk |
| Wyre | Joanne Porter | 01253 887503 | jporter@wyrebc.gov.uk |
The elections officers above will explain the nomination process and provide you with the relevant forms. You do not have to belong to or represent a political party to stand in the elections. You can stand as an Independent Candidate or choose not to have a description to your name. If you wish to represent a political party it must be one of the parties registered with the Electoral Commission, details of which can be found at http://www.electoralcommission.gov.uk/
A guide which includes the legal framework for candidates and agents is available from the Electoral Commission.
You will need to complete a set of nomination papers which will be included in the candidate information pack provided by your local district council or the Electoral Commission.
Election Agents
It is advisable to appoint an election agent to act on your behalf. Your agent would, amongst other things, ensure that your forms are sent in correctly, keep a detailed record of financial expenditure for submission after the election and generally organise your campaign ensuring that it is lawful.